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Commodore, Hong Kong. Secretary of State, London. H.B.M. Ambassador, Shanghai

(No.78).

Government House,

Hong Kong,

6th November, 1939.

sir,

I have the honour to forward for your

consideration a copy of a police report and supporting

statements regarding attacks in British waters in this

Colony on fishing vessels by a Japanese vessel on the

nights of 24th and 25th October, 1939.

2.

I should be glad if this case also might

be added to those similar cases in which I have recently

requested that strong protest might be made to the

Japanese Government.

I have the honour to be,

sir,

Your Excellency's most obedient servant,

G. A..

i.

COTE

His Britannic Majesty's Ambassador,

TOKYO.

Governor.